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App marketing is all about the data - but how do you know what to measure? Quickly compare metrics to be sure you're tracking what matters, giving you confidence in your campaign decisions.

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Predicted lifetime value (pLTV) VS Uninstall rate

Description
Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)
pLTV combines past learnings with current measurements to predict how much revenue a user will bring in over the time they use your app.
Uninstall rate
Your uninstall rate is the percentage of users who remove your app from their device within a defined timeframe.
Target audience
Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)
App owners and marketers
Uninstall rate
App owners, marketers, and product managers
Benefits
Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)

• Protects user anonymity by analyzing behavioral clusters, rather than individual user data
• Segments users based on their acquisition source so you identify the highest-performing sources
• Provides behavioral insights to shape acquisition and re-engagement campaigns, highlighting characteristics of high-potential users

Uninstall rate

• Shows how effective you are (or not) at retaining users
• Provides insight into when and why users leave, so you can improve the overall experience
• Can highlight issues in the marketing funnel, eg poor targeting or an ill-defined proposition

How to calculate
Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)
N/A - models are based on machine learning algorithms
Uninstall rate
Number of uninstalls in time period X
Number of installs in time period X
x 100
How to improve it?
Predicted lifetime value (pLTV)

• Constantly feed your pLTV model with accurate, relevant data
• Choose the right KPIs
• Segment your audience into behavioral clusters
• Define team responsibilities and consider outsourcing your model if you lack expertise in house

Uninstall rate

• Identify the point where users uninstall and improve that part of the journey
• Improve your onboarding to keep users engaged
• Test app functionality and optimize it based on feedback
• Review your channels and creatives to ensure the app is meeting expectations

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